Sugar & Confectionery
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Kenya MPs probe 27,000-tonne Kibos sugar import over safety, clearance and distribution concerns
Kenyan lawmakers have suspended processing of a 27,000-tonne sugar consignment by Kibos Sugar, citing safety concerns, missing documentation and irregular movement between key storage facilities.
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Nigeria’s ACCI urges suspension of proposed sugar-sweetened beverage tax
Business leaders call for wider consultations and a sugar-content-based tax system as concerns mount over the economic impact of Nigeria’s proposed beverage levy.
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Ferrero invests US$69.3M in France to expand Nutella production
Ferrero’s latest investment package strengthens its French manufacturing network and supports the launch of Nutella Cookies production in Europe.
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Ingredion agrees to acquire Tate & Lyle in multi-billion deal
Ingredion’s proposed acquisition of Tate & Lyle will create a US$9.9 billion ingredients powerhouse focused on sugar reduction, texture solutions, fortification, and food innovation.
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Pakistan sugar mills push for export approval as government reviews 1.3M ton surplus claim
Pakistan’s sugar export debate intensifies as industry surplus claims clash with price stability concerns and past volatility in domestic sugar markets.